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    Native Plants in the Landscape: Understanding Native Plants
    Native Plants in the Landscape: Understanding Native Plants , resource

    A three part series on understanding, incorporating and maintaining native plants in the landscape.

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    Character in Action: 4-H Parliamentary Procedure and Meeting Guide
    Character in Action: 4-H Parliamentary Procedure and Meeting Guide , resource

    This publication provides a comprehensive yet user-friendly guide for leading and participating in 4-H club meetings. The guide contextualizes the historical evolution of parliamentary law before detailing the specific duties of 4-H club officers, order of business, and the step-by-step life cycle of a motion. It features a simplified parliamentary motions chart, guidelines for elections and committee work, and modern troubleshooting strategies for virtual meeting environments (such as Zoom). Embedded throughout the text are instructional pop-outs that link procedural skills directly to workforce readiness and character, ensuring that the rules of order actively foster positive youth development and leadership capabilities.

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    Beetlemania
    Beetlemania , resource

    White grubs are an annual pest of concern to cool-season lawn grasses in the mid-Atlantic, feeding on their root systems during the most stressful environmental periods of the year. While most adults are not problematic to lawn, garden, and landscape plants, the Japanese beetle is of particular concern. The control and management of these pests are detailed.

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From articles on sustainable farming practices and food safety techniques, to guides on building strong communities and fostering leadership skills, Virginia Cooperative Extension offers a wealth of knowledge that can help you make informed decisions and improve your life. Explore the topics below.

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Agricultural business, finance, and management
Agricultural systems
Animal agriculture
Commonly-used forms
Community development
Crops and soils
Environment and natural resources
Extension, outreach, and engagement
Foods, nutrition, and health
Home, family, and finance
Lawn and garden
Nursery, greenhouse, and turf
Speciality agriculture
Youth development

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